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Originally Posted by Chris
The reality is that it is just too complex to do this for the section of society we’re talking about here. If the government wants to scrap the license fee then the only reasonably painless way to do it would be to remodel the BBC’s finances after the other three national PSBs, namely ITV, Channel 4 and Five. All of them operate free to air, supported by commercials. It really is the only practical option. Expect the others to squeal if it ever gets floated though. They won’t want the competition for advertiser spend.
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To be brutally honest, I think that just about sums up the only option available.
If it goes down a subscription route, the price is going to rocket and many won't be happy about that . . and by 'many' I mean those who don't want, can't get, or can't afford the 'internet' options available to others, so would be paying double (or more) for the same content
I have a sneaky feeling that those who want it scrapping are those who pay £35 or more a month on subscription services and begrudge the £12-80 on top
